A leading college textbook on the subject, this edition of Drugs and Society is an exceptional introductory source of information on drug-related problems in our society. The text integrates the sociological, biomedical and social-psychological perspectives of drug abuse problems in language accessible to students at all levels. It discusses the origins of drug abuse-related issues, the unique features of psychoactive substances, their potential short- and long-term consequences, and current treatment strategies.

A leading college textbook on the subject, this edition of Drugs and Society is an exceptional introductory source of information on drug-related problems in our society. The text integrates the sociological, biomedical and social-psychological perspectives of drug abuse problems in language accessible to students at all levels. It discusses the origins of drug abuse-related issues, the unique features of psychoactive substances, their potential short- and long-term consequences, and current treatment strategies.